Efrain Vera is an associate in our Global Commercial Disputes group. Efrain is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes spanning state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution venues.
Prior to joining Reed Smith, Efrain practiced at another international law firm and at a national litigation boutique firm that represented financial institutions, business owners, hotel owners, large national organizations, and multi-billion international corporations on a wide variety of complex litigation matters that ranged from bet-the-business disputes to civil rights actions related to the Voting Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Efrain pursued and defended claims for breach of contract, payment disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, tortious interference, conspiracy, regulatory defense, and corporate governance.
As a native Spanish speaker, Efrain is also well equipped to provide strategic legal advice to Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses. Efrain takes a holistic, long-term view of clients’ strategic goals and advises on a variety of legal issues, including business formation, contracts and agreements, minority business certifications, and dispute resolution. Efrain understands the importance of addressing and resolving legal issues in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He has worked closely with minority businesses to navigate legal issues and position the business for continued growth.